Why does a date-palm lose its leaves in autumn? Why does every beautiful face grow in old age Wrinkled like the back of a Libyan lizard? Why does a full head of hair get bald? Why is it that the Lion’s strength weakens to nothing? The wrestler who could hold anyone down Their shoulders under [...]
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Growing Old Poem
Posted in Poetry to Age WIth, tagged growing old on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Forgetfullness
Posted in Poetry to Age WIth, tagged Alzheimer's, cognitive impairment, dementia, forgetfulness, growing old, memory on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Forgetfulness, by Billy Collins The name of the author is the first to go followed obediently by the title, the plot, the heartbreaking conclusion, the entire novel which suddenly becomes one you have never read, never even heard of, as if, one by one, the memories you used to harbor decided to retire to the [...]
Let me grow lovely, growing old…
Posted in Poetry to Age WIth, tagged growing old on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Poem by Karle Wilson Baker Let me grow lovely, growing old– So many fine things do: Laces, and ivory, and gold, And silks need not be new; And there is healing in old trees, Old streets a glamour hold; Why may not I, as well as these, Grow lovely, growing old?
By Gerontologist Debra Johnson
Debra is a national certified Professional Care Manager and a Professional Gerontologist. She holds a Master's degree in Gerontology from San Francisco State University where she specialized in geriatric care management, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco.
She provides care management services for the elderly and persons with Special Needs, a calling of service that comes from a deep commitment to doing what she can to support an individual's quality of life, independence, and dignity. In addition to her service of providing care management, she is an advocate for Aging in Place. As a member of the National Aging in Place Council, Debra works tirelessly in assisting families to evaluate their capacity to remain in their own home.
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